In Hinduism, death is not seen as the end of life. Instead, it is considered like a temporary change, like that of changing clothes. This idea comes from ancient Hindu books like the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads and the Rigveda.
Hinduism believes that every person has a soul or atman. It is said that the soul cannot be created nor be destroyed. Even though our bodies perish, our soul takes on a new body. This process is called Rebirth.
The journey of the soul depends on Karma. Karma means that every action whether it be good or bad, has an effect. If a person is kind and helpful in a lifetime, they collect good karma. If they are involved in wrongdoings, it creates bad karma. This karma decides what kind of life the soul will have next.
Sometimes the soul is born again in the human form. If lessons haven't been learned, they could take another form like an animal. Hinduism believes in the existence of Swarg (Heaven) and Narak (Hell). Many stories explain the souls visiting either of the places before coming back to earth.
The final goal of a soul is considered to break free from this endless cycle of birth and death. This freedom is called Moksha. This happens only when the soul has learned all it needs and becomes one with the divine. Moksha is not a sad ending. It is peaceful, like returning home after a long journey.
These teachings help people understand life and death in a positive way. Instead of being afraid of dying, Hinduism teaches us to live kindly, learn from our actions and grow as souls. In this view, life has a purpose, and even death is a step toward something greater.
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